Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		5,970
Mean wage		$42.25
Entry wage		$29.71
10th percentile wage		$27.46
50th percentile wage		$40.90
90th percentile wage		$60.20

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	3,470	58.1%
Machinery Manufacturing	560	9.4%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	550	9.2%
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	530	8.9%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Utilities	30	55.34
Public Administration	80	47.06
Repair and Maintenance	10	45.77
Management of Companies and Enterprises	10	44.05

Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, Maintenance, and repair of such equipment as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$40.90		$39.93		$0.97
2016	$39.94	+2.4%	$39.00	+2.4%	$0.95
2015	$39.18	+2%	$38.25	+2%	$0.93
2014	$38.44	+1.9%	$37.53	+1.9%	$0.91
2013	$37.71	+1.9%	$36.82	+1.9%	$0.89
2012	$36.98	+2%	$36.10	+2%	$0.88
2011	$36.40	+1.6%	$35.54	+1.6%	$0.86
2010	$35.76	+1.8%	$34.92	+1.8%	$0.85
2009	$35.38	+1.1%	$34.54	+1.1%	$0.84
2008	$34.33	+3.1%	$33.51	+3.1%	$0.81
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$40.90		$22.06		$18.84
2016	$39.94	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	$18.59
2015	$39.18	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$18.27
2014	$38.44	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	$17.98
2013	$37.71	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	$17.66
2012	$36.98	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	$17.27
2011	$36.40	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$17.01
2010	$35.76	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	$16.70
2009	$35.38	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	$16.57
2008	$34.33	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	$16.00

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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